Cucumber Cups with Dill Cream and Smoked Salmon

Cucumber Cups with Dill Cream and Smoked Salmon

Recipe by RuthE from allrecipes.com

Appetizer,Snack 45 Mins.

Ingredients

12

12 servings

  • 24 slices cucmber, each about 3/4-inch thick
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 0.5 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 ounces smoked salmon, cut into 2-inch strips
  • 24 small fresh dill sprigs

Instructions

  • Form a cup in each cucumber slice by using a melon baller to scoop a 1/2-inch-deep depression from one side. Place cucumbers, scooped-sides down, onto paper towels to drain for 15 minutes.
  • Mix cream cheese, chopped dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, and pepper in a bowl until well combined.
  • Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon cheese mixture into each cucumber cup. Top each cup with a salmon strip and a dill sprig.

Nutritional Facts

Per 12 servings

  • Calories: 49
  • Carbohydrate: 2g
  • Fat: 4g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Sugar: 1g

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